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==Origin== |
==Origin== |
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Cardif is a branch of the French insurance company BNP Paribas Assurance, founded in 1973. Today, Cardif’s global operations represent the world’s second largest [[payment protection]] business. Cardif |
Cardif is a branch of the French insurance company BNP Paribas Assurance, founded in 1973. Today, Cardif’s global operations represent the world’s second largest [[payment protection]] business. In 2008, Cardif had a workforce of about 7000. Cardif has subsidiaries in 41 countries. |
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==Cardif worldwide== |
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Cardif first launched business in France in 1973, through sales of life insurance products via the Cetelem network, the consumer credit arm of the Compagnie Bancaire Group, founding shareholder of Cardif. |
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Distribution agreements were quickly signed with the other Compagnie Bancaire Group companies, followed by Paribas and Crédit du Nord. Banking partnerships were later established with banks, credit institutions and large distributors, outside the original group. |
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In 1983, Cardif decided to distribute its products through IFAs. In France, where Cardif holds 10% market share, the Cardif Network teams work with 3 000 IFAs. |
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International expansion began in 1989. |
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Today, Cardif helds strong positions in Europe, Asia and Latin America. |
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==Cardif Netherlands== |
==Cardif Netherlands== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.Cardif. |
* [http://www.Cardif.nl Dutch Corporate website] |
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*[http://www.Cardif.nl Dutch Corporate website] |
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*[http://www.Cardif.nu Cardif PR site] |
*[http://www.Cardif.nu Cardif PR site] |
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*[http://www.Cardifcares.nl Cardif services site] |
*[http://www.Cardifcares.nl Cardif services site] |
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Cardif is an international insurance company with a presence in the Netherlands. The company is part of the BNP Paribas Group.
Origin
Cardif is a branch of the French insurance company BNP Paribas Assurance, founded in 1973. Today, Cardif’s global operations represent the world’s second largest payment protection business. In 2008, Cardif had a workforce of about 7000. Cardif has subsidiaries in 41 countries.
Cardif Netherlands
Cardif has been active in the Dutch market since 1996. In 2000, the Dutch headquarters moved from Breda to Oosterhout, currently employing 120 people. More than 600,000 Dutch people have Cardif insurance. Cardif specialises in life insurance and insurance that protects people’s personal situations. In the Netherlands, Cardif is the market leader in mortgage protection. Cardif’s insurance products are sold by independent financial advisors and banks.